CTO (Chief Technology Officer)

Also called Director of Technology or Information Systems, is the person in charge of the technological needs of the organization. Their primary role is solving technology challenges, working with IT staff, and keeping the business running.

It is important to know the difference between the CIO (Cheif Information Officer) and the CTO. The CIO's primary role is focused on technology, while the CTO has a strategic planning role.

The main functions of these managers are:

Lead engineering and development teams.
Manage and evaluate the technological resources of the company.
Implement the company's strategy in the technological aspect.
Manage security procedures.
Guarantees the use of technological resources in a profitable and efficient manner.
Determine opportunities and risks for the business.
Develop new infrastructures and systems.

https://www.trecebits.com/2018/05/09/ceo-cpo-cto-resto-siglas-una-empresa/
https://hireline.io/mx/enciclopedia-de-perfiles-de-tecnologia/cto

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